Crunching the Calories

You can get a head start on those January resolutions and find some fun ways to burn calories even before the holidays hit. The next several weeks are filled with great chances to have fun and workout.

So mark your calendars and get out there and move it!

Glow-in-the-Dark Golf – Oct. 14

Golf Course is hosting a glow-in-the-dark golf tournament on Friday Oct. 14. Check-in is at 7 p.m. and shotgun start is 8 p.m. The tournament is for ages 10 and over, with ages 10 to 12 needing adult supervision. Glow balls are provided and the flag pin/cup will be illuminated. The cost $25 per person and space is limited.

Last Sale of the Year at Chinn – thru Oct. 15

is having its last sale of the year: 10 percent off all 6 and 12 month passes from now through Oct. 15. This applies to both renewing members and new members.

Sweat for a Cause – Oct. 16

Fitness Fundraiser at Tiger Martial Arts in Montclair on Sunday Oct. 16. Start out at 9:30 a.m. with a Strength Training and Conditioning Boot Camp powered by YBY Fitness & Nutrition, followed by Cardio Kick with Master Dante Herrera at 10:30 a.m. A $20 donation gets you as much of these two workouts as you can handle and 100 percent of the proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation in honor of breast cancer awareness month. There will be giveaways, drawings, and refreshments.

Advanced Couples Massage – Oct. 22

If you have already learned basic massage techniques, now’s your chance to take it to the next level. is hosting an advanced couple’s massage class on Saturday Oct. 22 from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Expand your skills to the next level making use of the massage table as you refine your massage techniques in a smaller, more intimate class setting. The cost is $75 per couple.

Become a Turbo Kick Instructor – Oct. 23

Powder Blue Productions is holding a instructor training at on Sunday Oct. 23. You can take the training as a refresher course or to become certified. Members at Dale City Sport and Health get discounted rates.

Triathlon Swim Clinic – Nov. 6

If you are a triathlete who needs to rehabilitate or tune up your swimming skills, mark your calendar for a swim clinic at . This off-season train with professional triathlete instructors will help you improve your explosive power and get stronger and faster. There are 6, 55 minute classes for a cost of $90. Swimmers will meet Sundays at 8 a.m. beginning on Nov. 6.

Zumba-Fest – Nov. 18

And finally, give those calories a good hit the weekend before Thanksgiving with a two-hour Zumba-Fest at . Saturday Nov. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m., this special group fitness event brings calorie-burning fun and fitness. Bring your best attitude and a non-perishable food item to donate to those in need. Two hours of music, dance, and fun sweating all for $12.